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Diggers / Excavators for Hire

Do you need a digger / excavator to hire for your latest construction work? Not sure what diggers / excavators will suit your job best? Allways Hire have a range of small to medium diggers / excavators from 1.7 Tonne to 14 Tonne available for hire from both the Hastings and Napier branches. Call us today on 06 872 6774 to talk to an Allways Hire representative or email simon@allwayshire.co.nz

1.7T Yanmar Excavator with tilt hitch, for hire at Allways Hire

1.7 Tonne Yanmar Mini Excavator / Digger

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2.0T Yanmar Excavator / Digger for hire - Allways Hire, Hastings, Napier, Hawkes Bay

2.0 Tonne Yanmar Mini Excavator / Digger

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3.5T Yanmar Excavator doing drainage work in Hastings. Excavator available for hire at Allways Hire in both the Napier City and Hastings City branches.

3.5 Tonne Yanmar Excavator / Digger

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5.5T Yanmar excavator in red available for hire at Allways Hire, Hawkes Bay

5.5 Tonne Yanmar Excavator / Digger

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8T Yanmar Digger on a residential property doing a landscaping job. Allways Hire.

8.0 Tonne Yanmar Excavator / Digger

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10T Yanmar Digger with a thumb bucket / rock bucket available to hire from both the Napier and Hastings Branches at Allways Hire.

10.0 Tonne Yanmar Excavator / Digger

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13T Hitachi Digger for hire. Allways Hire.

12 Tonne Hitachi 120-3 ZX ZAXIS Excavator / Digger

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13T Case 130C Excavator doing drainage work, available for hire at Allways Hire at both the Napier City and Hastings City branches.

13 Tonne Case 130C Excavator / Digger

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13T Hitachi Digger at Waimarama. Allways Hire.

13 Tonne Hitachi 130-5 ZX ZAXIS Excavator / Digger

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13.5T Hitachi Excavator / Digger available for hire at Allways Hire, Hitachi 135-5

13.5 Tonne Hitachi ZX135-5 Excavator / Digger

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10T Yanmar Digger with a thumb bucket / rock bucket available to hire from both the Napier and Hastings Branches at Allways Hire.

Rock Grab / Thumb Bucket

13.5T Hitachi Excavator / Digger available for hire at Allways Hire, Hitachi 135-5

Tilting Bucket

Trench Bucket - Allways Hire - Hastings

Narrow Trench Buckets and Spades

10T Yanmar and Auger Torque - Allways Hire - Hastings

Earth Auger for Hire, Drills 200mm to 750mm

FAQs

What sizes of excavators does Allways Hire have?

Allways Hire offers excavators ranging from mini diggers (approximately 1.5T) up to 14-tonne excavators. This range covers residential landscaping, drainage, foundation digging, earthmoving, and civil construction projects.

What size excavator do I need for my job?

For small residential jobs (garden excavation, drainage, driveways), a 1.5T–3T mini excavator is usually sufficient. Medium jobs (trenching, site preparation) may need a 5T–8T machine. Large earthmoving or civil projects typically require a 10T–14T excavator. Our team can help you choose, call 06 872 6774.

Do I need a licence to operate a hired excavator?

In New Zealand, there is no specific licence required to operate an excavator, but you must be competent to safely operate the machine. Larger machines on commercial sites may require evidence of training or Health & Safety site inductions. Contact us if you need guidance.

What can I dig with a mini excavator?

Mini excavators are ideal for landscaping jobs, drainage trenches, post holes, foundation footings, pool excavations, retaining wall footings, and general earthmoving in residential or tight-access sites.

Can excavators be delivered to my site?

Contact our team on 06 872 6774 to discuss transport and delivery options for your excavator hire. We can help arrange logistics for site delivery across the Hawke's Bay region.

What attachments are available with excavator hire?

We have a range of attachments available including buckets (varying widths), rock breakers, augers, and compaction plates. Ask our team about attachment compatibility when booking your excavator.

How do I safely operate a hired excavator?

Always read the operator manual, complete a pre-start check, be aware of underground services before digging (call Before U Dig: 0800 248 344), and ensure bystanders are kept clear of the swing radius. Our team will give you a machine handover when you collect the equipment.

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